The Bungalows at Springdale

Memory care and assisted living share the grounds at The Bungalows at Springdale, 672 Jones Road in Springdale, Arkansas. That lets a couple with different needs stay on one campus, or lets a resident move into more support without changing communities. Phoenix Senior Living operates the property, which also offers respite stays of 14 to 29 days.

In memory care, the community lists certified dementia care with programs designed for each resident living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. Care plans are meant to change as needs change, and activities aim to keep the mind engaged. Families should ask how the memory care area is secured, how staff handle evening restlessness, and how often they receive updates.

Assisted living covers supervision of daily activities and of residents who manage their own medications, with trained associates available day and night. Meals are served restaurant style, 3 a day with snacks. Apartments are private or semi-private, with kitchenettes, climate control, included utilities apart from optional phone and cable TV, and housekeeping and linen service.

Outside there are walking paths, a courtyard and a secured dog park, and inside a library, game room and salon. Springdale sits between Fayetteville and Bentonville, and Elm Springs Park and the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks are close enough for outings. A short respite stay can also help a family see whether memory care or assisted living is the better match before committing. Compare options through memory care and assisted living in Springdale.